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20,000 support Blackpool’s aim to be UK City of Culture 2029 as bid submitted

12 August 2026

Blackpool’s bid to be named UK City of Culture 2029 has been supported by 20,000 people so far. It comes as the…

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Have your say on £90 Million regeneration of central Blackpool and the wider area

11 September 2025

People who live in Blackpool are being asked to share views on how to improve neighbourhoods. Blackpool Council is asking for opinions…

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The Blackpool Beach Management scheme: Saving our beaches, securing Blackpool’s future

8 September 2025

A multi-million pound scheme proposed for Blackpool’s central coastline area will go on display to the public this week.   The Blackpool Beach…

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From College to Careers: The Platform is Helping Young People in Blackpool Progress

28 August 2025

The Platform is a free service that is dedicated to helping 16–24-year-olds in Blackpool make confident, informed decisions about their future. Whether…

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Raising the Green Flag across Blackpool Parks

15 July 2025

Seven parks across Blackpool have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, a national benchmark for well-managed parks and green spaces, presented…

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Blackpool Tower to return to local management

4 June 2025

Blackpool’s most famous landmark, the Blackpool Tower, will be managed by the council’s wholly-owned tourism company, Blackpool Tourism Limited.  In a ground-breaking…

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Construction begins on new Civil Service office building in Talbot Gateway

29 May 2025

Construction has begun on a new office building for Ministry of Defence (MOD) civil servants as part of Blackpool’s Talbot Gateway redevelopment,…

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New roads named after Blackpool’s aviation history

2 May 2025

Two new roads at a major Blackpool business park expansion have been named by local school children.  The roads are expected to…

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New Fair Employment Charter launched to boost employment standards

1 May 2025

Blackpool Council has unveiled an innovative Fair Employment Charter, aimed at making the town a better place to work and do business.…

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New Business Centre Named After Influential 1930’s Architect

29 April 2025

The renovation of Stanley Buildings in Blackpool town centre is nearing completion, transforming previously disused space into a contemporary business centre to…

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Business academies to continue for an additional year

16 April 2025

Blackpool businesses can continue to receive free support thanks to an extension of existing funding.  The project extension has received £525,000 from…

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Development land to be released at Enterprise Zone

24 March 2025

Development land at a major Blackpool business park expansion is set to become available this summer, potentially creating hundreds of new jobs…

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Blackpool highlights investment opportunities at major international property conference

24 March 2025

Blackpool Council has been promoting investment opportunities in the town at a major global property conference. Blackpool Council Leader Lynn Williams led…

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